We've all heard of Maslow's hierarchy of needs. Well, today we are flipping the pyramid on it's head! I think we need "self actualization" the MOST and it is the highest priority. And after we have charged those batteries, the basic needs fall into place.
Especially with Faith in Jesus Christ! Because He himself told us in Matthew 6 to take no thought for the things at the bottom of the pyramid. He's got us! He has our air, food, shelter, water, even reproduction in His control. He tells us to seek FIRST "the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you"
So what does that mean exactly? Well, that is up to you to figure out for yourself but today I share some of my recent thoughts on the subject.
What is your job as a Mom anyway? Aren't we supposed to take care of our children's basic needs? And our own? And our husbands? Are we?
or is your job to take care of their "higher needs" things up higher on Maslow's pyramid?
Like Dr Paul Jenkins always says, that our job is to LOVE our Children. That's not till the middle of the layers!
(and ps, check me out on Dr Paul's podcast here)
I propose that our number one job on this earth is to REMEMBER. Once we remember who we truly ARE, then we really start living. We aren't just bogged down by the earthly problems. We find meaning in the struggle and know that there is learning pains but that they have purpose. WE have purpose.
Who are you? You are a beloved daughter of Heavenly Parents. What does that mean to you? For me it reminds me that I have a divine mission to help their other Daughters remember who they are also. That is my higher cause, the world needs self actualization. And not just as a tiny triangle at the top of the pyramid if we have enough bandwidth after stressing and worrying about our "lower needs". Flip the pyramid on it's head, my friends!
We can easily get lost in the weeds of the basic needs, especially with a house full of littles whose basic needs can take all day every day over and over. It's beyond a full time job just to keep these kids fed-especially with the T1D!!
But God said to consider the lilies of the field and the fowls of the air. "for your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these things.. and all these things shall be added unto you. Take therefore no thought.."
So you have permission to stop worrying and stressing about the basics. God will provide. Have Faith. Trust in Jesus.
And now with that load off your mind, what do You WANT to do?!
Your desires are from God. He is trying to communicate to you what your life is for. Listen for it. Trust the messages.
I can help you with this.
Maybe our job is to trust Him, Rely on Him, and our number one job as a Mom is to Remember who we ARE. and then remember to BELIEVE it!
Believe you ARE a Good Mom, my friend! I promise, when you flip the script, it will change everything for you!!
